HP dx2450 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features .........................................................................................................	1
Front Panel Components .....................................................................................................................	2
Media Card Reader Components .........................................................................................................	3
Rear Panel Components ......................................................................................................................	4
Keyboard ..............................................................................................................................................	5
Using the Windows Logo Key ..............................................................................................	6
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................	7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................	8
Removing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................	9
Replacing the Computer Access Panel ..............................................................................................	10
Removing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................	11
Removing Bezel Blanks .....................................................................................................................	12
Replacing the Front Bezel ..................................................................................................................	13
Installing Additional Memory ..............................................................................................................	14
DIMMs ...............................................................................................................................	14
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ......................................................................................................	14
Populating DIMM Sockets .................................................................................................	15
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................	16
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................	18
Drive Positions ...................................................................................................................................	23
Installing Additional Drives .................................................................................................................	24
System Board Drive Connections ......................................................................................	26
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................	27
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay .....................................................	29
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................	30
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay .......................................................	32
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive .........................................................................	34
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ...........................................................................	37
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C External Security Devices
Installing a Security Lock ....................................................................................................................	45

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